Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5S

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 3 years later than the GH5S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the GH5S.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5S is 55 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5S.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will resolve extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.